Chapter 7 of Frank Merriwell's Marriage is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 7 of Frank Merriwell's Marriage is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE FIGHT. “What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward. “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer. “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!” “There’ll be no fight!” exclaimed Fuller.
Chapter 7 of Frank Merriwell's Marriage is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading ““He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!””
a boy or man
From this reading ““I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.”
plural of “dent” — an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
From this reading ““I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.”
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading ““What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.”
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading ““He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!””
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading ““What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.”
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading ““What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.”
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading ““He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!””
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
react verbally
From this reading “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
a boy or man
From this reading “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.
plural of “dent” — an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
From this reading “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “There’ll be no fight!” exclaimed Fuller.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading “What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading “What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.
the act of departing
From this reading “What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
not any; not one
From this reading “There’ll be no fight!” exclaimed Fuller.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
in the near future
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading “What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading “What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “There’ll be no fight!” exclaimed Fuller.
propel through the air
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I’m going to put a few dents in the face of that chap!” was the savage answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “He may be able to bowl and throw people round with his Japanese tricks; but we’ll soon see if he can fight!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What are you going to do, Manton?” sternly demanded Fuller, stepping forward.
Chapter 7 of Frank Merriwell's Marriage by Burt L. Standish holds 109 sentences, grouped into 22 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 7 holds 109 sentences of Frank Merriwell's Marriage, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.
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